Description
Loaded Smothered Beef Burritos bring Mexican-inspired comfort straight to your dinner table with hearty, flavor-packed ingredients. Warm tortillas embrace seasoned beef, melted cheese, and rich sauce, promising a satisfying meal that delights you from the first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 16 oz can refried beans
Grains and Fillings:
- 7 large flour tortillas (10-inch, burrito size)
- 8.5 oz package pre-cooked Spanish rice
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1 small sweet Vidalia or white onion, diced small
- 1 packet taco seasoning (1 ounce, medium heat, reduced sodium)
- 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 15 oz can red enchilada sauce (medium heat)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Cilantro (optional for garnishing)
Instructions
- Sizzle olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, creating a searing foundation for the ground beef and diced onions.
- Introduce beef and onions to the hot surface, continuously stirring and breaking down the meat for approximately 7 minutes until achieving a rich, golden-brown color and onions become translucent.
- Infuse the cooked mixture with robust taco seasoning, allowing the spices to meld and intensify the flavor profile.
- Drain excess grease from the beef mixture to maintain a clean, concentrated taste and prevent soggy burritos.
- Warm tortillas briefly on a griddle or in a dry skillet to enhance flexibility and prevent cracking during rolling.
- Center a generous portion of seasoned beef onto each tortilla, positioning it strategically for optimal wrapping.
- Layer additional ingredients like refried beans, shredded cheese, and chopped green chilies across the beef mixture.
- Fold tortilla edges inward, then roll tightly from bottom to top, creating a compact and secure burrito package.
- Place assembled burritos seam-side down in a baking dish, preparing for the smothering process.
- Cascade enchilada sauce and extra shredded cheese over the burritos, ensuring complete coverage.
- Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges turn slightly crispy.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and sliced jalapeños before serving hot.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, healthier dish.
- Drain excess fat after cooking beef to prevent soggy burritos and maintain a crisp texture.
- Warm tortillas briefly before filling to prevent cracking and make them more pliable for easier rolling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg